Abstract
Cognitive-behavioral and relapse prevention models are currently the treatments of choice among sex offender treatment providers. This article recommends integrating humanistic principles within treatment programs in order to maximize the power of group psychotherapy. Humanistic treatment processes and therapist characteristics that improve therapeutic outcomes in sex offenders are described.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 247-261 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Journal for Specialists in Group Work |
Volume | 31 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 2006 |
Keywords
- Curative factors
- Group therapy
- Sex offenders
- Therapeutic factors
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Psychology
- Developmental and Educational Psychology